Tattoos and Telehealth

Nik and Kelli
  • 5.0 (4)
  • HEALTH & FITNESS

Tattoos and TelehealthHosted by Nicole Baldwin, APRN & Kelli White, APRN. Not your typical health podcast. Tattoos and Telehealth is where two badass nurse practitioners get real about all things telehealth—no scrubs required. Nicole and Kelli  keep it light, unfiltered, and totally not medical advice. Just two gals with ink, insight, and a lot to say. Pull up a chair, grab your coffee (or wine), and let’s talk telehealth.Medical disclaimer. Please note that the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, including starting new therapies, supplements, or treatments.While we discuss cutting edge research, current & advancements in medicine, individual health needs vary, and professional guidance is essential. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that neither Nicole, Kelli nor the podcast team is providing personalized medical recommendations.

  1. You Can Still Choose Gratitude On The Worst Days

    6D AGO

    You Can Still Choose Gratitude On The Worst Days

    Send us Fan Mail Some weeks don’t just feel busy, they feel heavy. When you’re caring for patients all day while juggling your own stress, family health scares, and the nonstop noise of modern life, it’s easy to slip into emotional exhaustion and call it normal. We hit pause and talk about gratitude as a practical reset, not a fluffy idea, especially for people working in healthcare, telehealth, and other high-stress roles.  We share what gratitude looks like in the real world: the tiny moments that bring you back to center, the patient messages that remind you why the work matters, and the mindset shift that can change the whole tone of a hard day. Nicole opens up about being diagnosed with AFib and the fear that comes with “knowing too much,” plus how she’s navigating cardiology visits, testing, and next steps without spiraling. We also talk about how gratitude can coexist with anxiety, grief, and overwhelm, and why naming what you’re thankful for can help you move from panic to action.  We go deeper into the daily habits that shape your mental health, including the idea that “you are what you consume” on social media, and why swapping “I have to” for “I get to” can rebuild perspective fast. We close with one of the most important burnout buffers we know: having a sounding board, someone who understands the trenches when your spouse or friends can’t fully relate. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, this one is a breath of fresh air.  Subscribe for more honest conversations from two board-certified nurse practitioners, share this with a friend who needs the reminder, and leave a review with one thing you’re grateful for today. Endorsement Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode! Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Visit HamiltonTelehealth.com — your healthcare oasis. Get care when you need it, where you need it. Don't forget to subscribe!

    12 min
  2. Meeting Patients Where They Are

    MAR 18

    Meeting Patients Where They Are

    Send us Fan Mail The best care plans are the ones people can actually follow, and that starts with meeting patients where they are. We talk candidly about why telehealth and virtual care can feel radically different from traditional office visits, not just because you can join from home, but because you get room to breathe, explain, and be heard. From the jump, we lay out the basics and the boundaries, then dig into the real value: time, comfort, and a more patient-centered approach to healthcare.  Kelli breaks down two sides of “meeting you where you are,” physically and emotionally. We share what it looks like when appointments run back-to-back, how telemedicine can protect your day from the waiting room spiral, and why patients often open up more when they are in a familiar environment. We also talk about the truth every provider learns fast: a plan only works if it fits your life. Sometimes that means adjusting the approach while keeping the diagnosis and standards of care steady.  We get practical with healthcare technology too, including patient autonomy, remote monitoring, and home blood pressure tracking. If you deal with white coat syndrome, we explain why a well-done blood pressure log at home can be more accurate than a single high reading in a stressful clinic setting, and how to think about timing and cuff sizing. If you are curious about telehealth, urgent care alternatives, or how to build a safer, more honest patient-provider conversation, this one is for you.  Subscribe, share the show with a friend who needs easier access to care, and leave a review so more people can find Tattoos and Telehealth. Endorsement Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode! Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Visit HamiltonTelehealth.com — your healthcare oasis. Get care when you need it, where you need it. Don't forget to subscribe!

    12 min
  3. Hot Flashes, Cold Cream & Bringing Bounce Back to Midlife Skin

    MAR 4

    Hot Flashes, Cold Cream & Bringing Bounce Back to Midlife Skin

    Send us Fan Mail Menopause doesn’t just announce itself with hot flashes; it sneaks into your mirror with paper-thin skin, a tighter, drier face, and that telltale “gobbler” neck. We got curious about why midlife skin changes so fast and built a gentle alternative to harsh actives: a custom-compounded cream with estriol, DHEA, collagen, and hyaluronic acid designed for sensitive, perimenopausal skin. The goal wasn’t hype—it was comfort, bounce, and a barrier that actually behaves. We walk through what estrogen does for skin health, from collagen support to moisture retention, and explain why loss of estrogen in perimenopause and menopause accelerates thinning and dryness. Then we connect the dots between low-dose topical estriol—long used safely for local genitourinary symptoms—and facial application with minimal systemic absorption. You’ll hear real results: calmer rosacea-prone areas after one night, smoother texture within days, and a perceptible return of cheek “spring” and a softer neck by week six. We also share why we skipped tretinoin in favor of a kinder, nightly routine that people with eczema or psoriasis can actually stick to. Along the way, we tackle updated FDA perspectives on estrogen safety, separate myths from evidence about HRT and cancer risk, and make a case for night routines that work with your body’s repair window. Expect practical how-tos: where to apply (face, neck, chest, hands), how much to use, how long a tube lasts, and what it costs. If you’ve felt written off by one-size-fits-all skincare or told to “just deal” with menopause, this conversation offers a clear, science-aware path back to hydrated, resilient skin. Ready to rethink menopause skincare with a routine you’ll love at night? Listen now, subscribe for more midlife health strategies, and share this episode with a friend who’s navigating the same changes. Your review helps more women find real answers. Endorsement Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode! Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Visit HamiltonTelehealth.com — your healthcare oasis. Get care when you need it, where you need it. Don't forget to subscribe!

    17 min
  4. Inside The Pitt

    FEB 18

    Inside The Pitt

    Send us Fan Mail A single shift can hold a lifetime. We dive into The Pit and why its hour-by-hour format nails the rhythm of real hospital work: the long minutes, the sudden crises, and the way a calm voice can hide a racing heart. From the first punch-throwing scene to the last hallway sprint, we map those moments to our own time in the ICU and OR, where the stakes were just as high and the fluorescent lights just as unforgiving. We get honest about violence against healthcare workers and the uncomfortable double standard that excuses assault when it happens in a hospital. We break down clinical realism—chest decompressions that actually relieve pressure, ribs that crack during effective CPR, drips stacked ten high—and the terrifying truth that two patients on similar meds can meet very different fates. We also talk about returning to bedside care during COVID, walking through waiting rooms full of families who couldn’t enter, and saying goodbye through iPads before heading home to pack lunches. That’s the part TV often misses; this show doesn’t. There’s heart in this story too. The charge nurse who runs the unit like a battlefield composer. The patient who coded three times and later walked back to say thank you. The spinal cord injury survivor who stood when no one expected it. Even a telehealth message that brightened a whole week: “I never thought I could feel this good.” We compare small hospitals with level one trauma centers, unpack the heroes-to-zeroes whiplash after COVID, and ask for a kind of compassion that outlasts the news cycle. If you want a candid, grounded look at the craft, chaos, and quiet heroism of modern care, press play and join us. @NoahWyle we would love to have you, or your mom- as guest on the show! If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs to hear it, and leave a review with the moment that hit you hardest. Your stories keep this community strong. Endorsement Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode! Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Visit HamiltonTelehealth.com — your healthcare oasis. Get care when you need it, where you need it. Don't forget to subscribe!

    23 min

  5. FEB 4

    A 12-Foot Fall, A Broken Workflow, And Why Patients Get Left Behind

    Send us Fan Mail A panicked shout from the other room, a young roofer on the ground, and a fogged-in helicopter set the stakes before coffee even kicks in. From there, we follow a second crisis that unfolded in silence: a wound vac doing its job on a fresh amputation, then a sudden insurance change that triggered a computer discharge with no warning. We walk through both moments—the immediate trauma response and the slow-burn administrative breakdown—to show how care holds together or slips apart based on clear protocols, consistent workflows, and basic human follow-through. We break down what happens after a fall greater than ten feet and why spine precautions matter, then translate that urgency into home care logistics. You’ll hear how negative pressure wound therapy speeds healing and prevents infection, and why a missed dressing change can undo weeks of progress. The conversation pulls back the curtain on home health operations, prior authorizations, and the hidden handoffs that either protect patients or abandon them. We offer practical fixes anyone can use: requesting a warm transfer to an in-network agency, asking for a short-term cash pay bridge to prevent lapses, documenting timelines, and escalating to case management early. Working from home as telehealth clinicians adds another layer. When your clinic is your living room, codes don’t page a team—they page you. We talk honestly about boundaries, backup coverage, and the systems that keep quality high even when life happens. And we propose something simple with outsized impact: an RN-led hotline for the gray areas—appeals, denials, transport barriers, DME hiccups—so people are not left guessing when the system shrugs. If this conversation hits home, tap follow, share it with a friend who’s navigating care at home, and drop us a review with the one tool you wish you had when insurance changed mid-treatment. Your stories shape the fixes we build next. Endorsement Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode! Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Visit HamiltonTelehealth.com — your healthcare oasis. Get care when you need it, where you need it. Don't forget to subscribe!

    23 min
  6. Licenses, Laws, And Telehealth Growth

    JAN 21

    Licenses, Laws, And Telehealth Growth

    Send us Fan Mail Ready for a frank, field-tested guide to building a real telehealth business without losing your mind to 50-state rules? We sit down with the ER physician turned  CEO of Guardian MD who turned COVID-era travel medicine lessons into a scalable system for compliance, collaboration, and patient outcomes. From multi-state licensing nightmares to the surprising places boards disagree, this conversation unpacks what it actually takes to protect your license and launch services that patients love. We dig into the practical stuff: why ERs overflow with “bread and butter” cases better handled by telehealth, how protocol libraries can standardize safe care across med spa, wellness, functional medicine, and urgent care, and where a telemedicine arm can support RNs who can’t diagnose or treat. If you’ve wrestled with corporate practice of medicine, prescriptive authority, or those state portals that make you re-enter every detail, you’ll hear strategies that save time, money, and stress. The big idea is simple and hard: build programs, not fads. Weight management beats “selling semaglutide.” Hormone health beats “selling testosterone.” Educate patients, measure outcomes, and the revenue follows. Along the way, we challenge the myth of autonomy—real clinicians collaborate, even in full-practice states. That mindset, paired with clear agreements, malpractice alignment, and living protocols, is how you scale without risking everything you’ve built. If you’re an NP, PA, or RN dreaming of your own practice—or trying to make your existing one safer and stronger—this episode is your playbook for compliance, state-by-state collaboration, and outcomes-driven care.  Or Dr. Seitz offers his services at the following link: https://affiliates.guardianmedicaldirection.com/hamiltonhealthwellness  use code :TATTOO150 Subscribe, share with a colleague who needs a boost, and drop your toughest licensing or protocol question in the comments so we can tackle it next. Endorsement Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode! Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Visit HamiltonTelehealth.com — your healthcare oasis. Get care when you need it, where you need it. Don't forget to subscribe!

    44 min

  7. JAN 7

    Starting Fresh: Hormones, Faith, And Focus

    Send us Fan Mail The year didn’t start with a neat checklist—it started with truth. We’ve been caring for aging parents, navigating dementia, recovering from surgery, and managing clinics while our minds ran 24/7. That pressure cooker led us back to basics: faith as a real anxiety reset, presence as a daily skill, and boundaries that keep our work from swallowing our lives. Along the way we asked a bigger question: what does real relief look like for women who’ve been told to tough it out? We get candid about the mental load, the “let them” approach with adult kids, and the way forced rest can become a hinge point for healing. Then we turn to the most hopeful medical shift we’ve seen lately: a reframed, evidence-aligned view of women’s hormone therapy. We break down why timing matters in perimenopause, how transdermal and bioidentical approaches differ from the old-school pills, and what current data suggest about brain, heart, and sleep protection. We also highlight low-dose vaginal estrogen for dryness, UTIs, urgency, and better nights—practical fixes that change daily life without drama. You’ll hear real clinic wins, including ferritin checks for hair thinning and fatigue, and a look at estriol-based face creams compounded with collagen and hyaluronic acid for gentle skin support. We share what’s coming next: a private community for menopause education, GLP-1 guidance, and peptide strategies—clear talk without hype. If 2025 stretched you thin, this conversation offers grounded strategies, science you can use, and a renewed commitment to well-being that doesn’t require burnout as the entry fee. If this resonates, tap follow, share with a friend who needs relief, and leave a review telling us the one symptom you most want solved—we’ll build future episodes around your questions. Endorsement Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode! Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Visit HamiltonTelehealth.com — your healthcare oasis. Get care when you need it, where you need it. Don't forget to subscribe!

    23 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    Fiber, Fads, And Kidney Health

    Send us Fan Mail We unpack why fiber and water matter more than diet trends and share a real-world cautionary tale of an all-meat plan gone wrong. Practical, simple steps help you reach fiber and protein needs, protect your kidneys, and choose foods that actually make you feel better. • role of fiber in gut health, cholesterol, and blood sugar • risks of extreme diets and kidney strain from low water • soluble vs insoluble fiber and realistic targets • fiber strategies for weight loss and fullness • protein pairing with hydration for kidney safety • non-bread fiber sources and plant-forward options • listening to post-meal signals and inflammation • meal planning, snack setups, and sustainable habits • year-end reflections and next season preview Follow, like, subscribe, all the things We will be back in 2026 for another season of Tattoos and Telehealth Anything you guys want to know, just reach out Endorsement Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode! Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Visit HamiltonTelehealth.com — your healthcare oasis. Get care when you need it, where you need it. Don't forget to subscribe!

    13 min
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About

Tattoos and TelehealthHosted by Nicole Baldwin, APRN & Kelli White, APRN. Not your typical health podcast. Tattoos and Telehealth is where two badass nurse practitioners get real about all things telehealth—no scrubs required. Nicole and Kelli  keep it light, unfiltered, and totally not medical advice. Just two gals with ink, insight, and a lot to say. Pull up a chair, grab your coffee (or wine), and let’s talk telehealth.Medical disclaimer. Please note that the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, including starting new therapies, supplements, or treatments.While we discuss cutting edge research, current & advancements in medicine, individual health needs vary, and professional guidance is essential. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that neither Nicole, Kelli nor the podcast team is providing personalized medical recommendations.

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  • Creator
    Nik and Kelli
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Tattoos and Telehealth
  • Show Website
    Tattoos and Telehealth

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